We learned exciting news when the new National Center for Health Statistics Preterm Birth Report was recently issued: Preterm birth rates have declined nationally from 12.8% in 2006 to 12.3% in 2008, a percentage change of 3.9%. The Texas rate decreased from 13.7% in 2006 to 13.3% in 2008. This is a percentage change of 2.9%. We also saw a decrease in our late preterm birth rates from 9.9% in 2006 to 9.6% in 2008. This is a percentage change of 3%. There has also been a decline in late preterm birth rates. The full report is attached.
This is the first time in nearly 3 decades that we have seen a 2-year decline in preterm birth rates!!!
In 2009 we saw very exciting results from March of Dimes Texas programs:
· Centering Pregnancy participants showed a 6.5% preterm birth rate compared with 13.7% state-wide
· Comenzando bien participants bien had a 2% preterm birth rate compared with 13.3% Hispanic state-wide rate
· Honey Child Program participants experienced a 10% preterm birth rate compared with the state-wide African American rate of 18%
We cannot help but think that March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign and our millions invested nation-wide in cutting edge research and evidence based community programs are helping to make a difference in the declining preterm birth rate.
Thank you for all you have done to help in implementing March of Dimes programs in the community!
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HOPS (Helping Our Parents Succeed) Grant Program in partnership with The Garth House. The grant provides educational materials for all new parents, and support and information for women hospitalized on bedrest and parents with a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or NICU.
Community Baby Shower – this annual event is held in partnership with KBMT Channel 12. During the 2009 event held on June 24th, thousands of baby items were collected to be given to expectant moms seeking prenatal education. Donations totaled over $38,000 worth – a 60% increase over last year!
Centering Pregnancy, a group model of prenatal care shown to improve birth outcomes. UTMB Beaumont is 1 of 15 sites in Texas. A recent state-wide evaluation demonstrated a preterm birth rate of just6.5% with participants of the Centering Pregnancy model of care versus 13.7% state-wide.
Perinatal Grief Program at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth was awarded to purchase bereavement materials for families experiencing the loss of a newborn.
Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. We carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives. March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects, low birthweight.
March for Babies 2011
March for Babies 2011 will be held on April 16th at Lamar University
Information for Kick off will be posted at a later time.
Contact: March of Dimes Beaumont Office 409-835-7606
or email, Donna Blanchette Dblanchette@marchofdimes.com or Beth Mlcak Bmlcak@marchofdimes.com
Information for Kick off will be posted at a later time.
Contact: March of Dimes Beaumont Office 409-835-7606
or email, Donna Blanchette Dblanchette@marchofdimes.com or Beth Mlcak Bmlcak@marchofdimes.com
Grant Projects Currently Funded in Southeast Texas:
HOPS (Helping Our Parents Succeed) Grant Program in partnership with The Garth House. The grant provides educational materials for all new parents, and support and information for women hospitalized on bedrest and parents with a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or NICU.
Community Baby Shower – this annual event is held in partnership with KBMT Channel 12. During the 2009 event held on June 24th, thousands of baby items were collected to be given to expectant moms seeking prenatal education. Donations totaled over $38,000 worth – a 60% increase over last year!
Centering Pregnancy, a group model of prenatal care shown to improve birth outcomes. UTMB Beaumont is 1 of 15 sites in Texas. A recent state-wide evaluation demonstrated a preterm birth rate of just6.5% with participants of the Centering Pregnancy model of care versus 13.7% state-wide.
Perinatal Grief Program at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth was awarded to purchase bereavement materials for families experiencing the loss of a newborn.
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